India·Source-based summary

Manipur groups call shutdown againstState’s 1949 merger with India

Seven banned armed groups, largely comprising the Meitei people, have called for a 12-hour shutdown on October 15, observed as “National Black Day,” alleging the merger violated international and domestic legal provisions

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Hindu. Ebenezer published 11 Oct 2026, 12:25 pm. Editorial policy.

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